Cane Corso Puppies Blog

Is it normal, anyway?!

Yes, it is. Just imagine the situation from the point of view of your Cane Corso. He is part of the family, often treated as “the kid”, and then, suddenly, a new creature arrives and takes all the attention of his beloved family. It is quite similar to what older children feel, when a little brother/sister arrives. One of the differences is just that the dog can’t speak English

Actually, if we are aware of this ‘problem’ in advance, the situation can be handled, but it needs consciousness and to be started in time, long before the baby’s arrival. Let’s see how we can prepare our Cane Corso for the new family member.

If your dog’s daily routine has to be changed with the baby’s arrival (it probably will), you should start changing the rules much earlier, giving him plenty of time to get used to the new set up. This way it isn’t going to be so sudden and shocking. If your Cane Corso hasn’t really been trained before, it’s high time to start. He should learn at least a few commands, like sit, stay, etc. This way, he’ll be easier to handle.

Many families worry about their dog endangering the health of the child, so the best thing to do is to take your pet to the vet, get him checked and get some advice. Get your Cane Corso used to the new smells, sounds in advance (blankets, lotions, toys). It’s also a good idea, that just after your baby was born, send home a blanket that the baby had been in, so your dog can experience the child’s smell in advance. It is very important to know that your  Cane Corso will get a lot less attention from the mother, so when taking the baby home for the first time, the mother should greet the dog, so it is better if someone else is carrying the baby.

It is also a good idea not to leave them alone together at the first times, until your Cane Corso feels comfortable with the baby, because, for example, it is very possible that the dog won’t tolerate the child’s crying very well in the beginning. You have to teach him that this is a normal sound, and you should motivate him not to bark (with treats, for example).

And the most important rule for last, maybe it seems too obvious, but it’s still worth mentioning: try to give as much attention to your Cane Corso as you can. The point is that he has to feel that you do care about him. If you keep this in mind, most probably there will be no problem. You could also try Preparing Fido, which is an amazing collection of Baby sounds designed especially to get your dog ready for the arrival of the new Baby!

Cane Corsos are loyal and protective dogs that make terrific guard dogs for their intimidating and posing appearance. One may think of them as vicious dogs but they aren’t in reality. Proper socialization is needed for them to be excellent house pets and companions. If you are seeking for quality Cane Corso, it’s best to educate yourself with the breed standard. A breed standard dictates how a Cane Corso should physically look like as well as give a picture of its disposition and temperament. Only Cane Corsos from reputable, quality breeders will make sure that their dogs meet or reflect the standard. Here are some of the trademark traits: Cane Corsos are gentle with a robust and powerful build. They weigh an average of 80 to 100 pounds and stand between 22 to 24 inches. Coats are short, dense and shiny but not soft with colors of blue, black,red, chestnut or fawn. Muzzles are of square shape and jaws are wide and strong. But one ability of this dog stands out: they can sense or detect if a threat is real or not. Cane Corsos are a very sensitive breed despite their intimidating appearance. They feel sad and will even sulk when scolded or reprimanded by their owners. Read the rest of this entry »